Principles of the Constitution

Front

The idea that the law applies to everyone

Back

rule of law

Front

The principle of the people exercising their power by selecting leaders to represent them in fair and impartial elections

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republicanism

Front

a written plan for government outlining the structure and power of the government

Back

constitution

Front

the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

The division of the government into three branches

Back

separation of powers

Front

The people's right to rule

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popular sovereignty

Front

The ways that each branch of government limits the power of the other two branches

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checks and balances

Front

The idea that the government can only do what the people allow it to do

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limited government

Front

the power to rule absolutely within a territory

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sovereignty

Front

the people agree to be ruled by a government

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consent of the governed